North Mundham vs Rustington

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    North Mundham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Rustington Sussex Police

      North Mundham vs Rustington Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      North Mundham
      Sussex Police
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.8% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Rustington
      Sussex Police
      795 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      37.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Mundham
      B Rustington
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      218
      795
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      208
      782
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.8%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      37.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Mundham
      B Rustington
      Violent Crime
      74 ↓18%
      194 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↑105%
      197 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓25%
      32 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      44 ↓31%
      Burglary
      4 ↓71%
      21 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑38%
      57 ↑6%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      11 ↓8%
      Public Order
      20 ↑43%
      49 ↓8%
      Robbery
      2
      9 ↑125%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑25%
      148 ↑21%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      10 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      5 ↓44%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Mundham safer than Rustington?

      North Mundham has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 218 crimes in the last 12 months. Rustington has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 795 crimes. North Mundham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Mundham vs Rustington?

      North Mundham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rustington shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Mundham and Rustington?

      In North Mundham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 incidents). In Rustington, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (197 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Mundham and Rustington?

      North Mundham recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rustington recorded 197. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in North Mundham vs Rustington?

      Violent crime in North Mundham totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Rustington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Mundham and Rustington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Mundham recorded 208 crimes (now 218, a change of +4.8%). Rustington recorded 782 crimes previously (now 795, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Mundham and Rustington?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. North Mundham has a resolution rate of 17.6% and Rustington has 37.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Mundham and Rustington?

      North Mundham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Rustington is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare North Mundham and Rustington?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see North Mundham or Rustington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Mundham and Rustington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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